Defense
Congress moves to raise FEMA’s profile
Agency chief would assume an advisory role with the White House under language in an appropriations bill passed late Friday.
Defense
Lawmakers back 2.2 percent military pay raise
Figure is included in Defense authorization bill cleared by House and Senate and sent to President Bush for his signature.
News
TSA begins virtual training for contracting officers
Acquisition “boot camp” will last eight months; new concept could be expanded to other agencies.
Defense
Congress withholds millions from DHS personnel system
This month, the department will bring 6,700 more employees under the plan, centered on market and performance-based pay.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds make small gains in September
International investments -- usually big earners -- perform the worst.
Management
Senate confirms former highway administrator as Transportation chief
Mary Peters also has headed the Arizona Department of Transportation, and considered a race for governor.
Defense
Port security bill clears Congress, heads to president
Measure would require installation of radiation monitors at 22 major U.S. ports by the end of 2008.
Features
One Step At a Time
Rating schools under the No Child Left Behind Act has produced mixed results. Now it's time to grade the law itself.
Outlook
Blog-islation
Bloggers can get a bill passed. But will they follow through to see that it's implemented properly?
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Command Presence
It's not only what you say, but how you say it that makes a strong leader.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Rocky Mountain Spies
The National Security Agency's westward ho.
Editor's Notebook
Planning and Execution
As public programs grow more intricate, individual initiative is still essential.
News And Analysis
Retail to the Rescue
Business is a largely untapped source of help for disaster planning and response.
News And Analysis